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One thing is for sure...I hope that every Wednesday is not like today. What a whirlwind! Had to be at church by 6:30 to practice with the Praise Team in the Fellowship Hall for our first service together on Sunday. I was a tad late because I was running around at the last minute trying to find a microphone for Pastor Steve's Bible study. At 7:15, I jetted into the sanctuary for Choir practice. After running over a couple of Call to Worship's, I mentioned a particular song title that we were going to practice and...OH MY GOSH...you'da thunk the world was coming to an end. There were a couple of choir members (who shall remain unnamed) that royally showed their behinds. They weren't nasty about it but just going on and on and on and on about THAT song that has been sung one too many times. Geez oh pete...give it a rest ladies! Certain people just feel like they deserve to be heard. The good news is that we settled on a couple of songs that everyone seemed more comfortable with. Immediately after choir practice, I met with the people who will help me lead music in our VBS Worship Rallies. Very tired now...must go to sleep...

What a pleasant surprise! I went to the Goodson Bus Sales website this afternoon and they are already advertising the Blue Monkey.

I've got to stop letting Carmi go to Wally World alone. After supper, Carmi "said" that she needed to check on the availability and pricing of craft supplies for the Antigua VBS. Uh-huh. While I'm playing Mr. Mom at home and giving Eliana a bath, Carmella is checking on availability and pricing all right...at the jewelry counter. She comes home with 5 rings for the Empress who proudly flashes her new accessories.

Mom had a yard sale this morning and we went over around 11:00ish. Janise and the kids helped Mom most of the morning but they were gone and Chip and Ozzie were tending the store when we arrived. We had not met Ozzie before so Eliana had a fun time trying to befriend her 4-legged cousin.

Carmi and I delivered my bus to Goodson Bus Sales in Maiden, NC later in the afternoon. Both the engine and the generator cranked on the first try which is amazing since the bus has not been started in probably 8 months. Carmi says this is a sign and that the bus will sell in the first week. I'm praying that she's right. As soon as the bus sells, we will most likely be able to start the process of adopting Eliana's baby sister. Goodbye Blue Monkey...you'll be missed!

Oh, by the way...I just noticed that it's only 6 months until Christmas!!

We are so proud of our little girl. Eliana has gone for one entire week without an "accident" so Mommie and Daddie hereby proclaim her to be potty-trained. YOU ROCK! To celebrate the milestone, Kathy Evans presented her with this hugemongous bag of Skittles, the official Empress candy of choice!

Eliana was sitting in my recliner and watching "Snow White" when I passed through the living room. With outstretched arms, she whimpered for me to come and sit alongside her. As I wiggled and tried to pry myself into the little bit of open space in the chair, she says, "Your heiny is too big!".

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This journal offers a peek inside the Henderson home where you'll find two Little Empresses. Eliana stole our hearts on October 29, 2002 and Karys forever became a part of our family on September 17, 2007. Is a Little Emperor in the future?

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